250 NextWorth Retail Partner Stores Now Allow Consumers to Immediately Upgrade Their Apple iPod™ Using Trade-In Credit

LAWRENCE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NextWorth (www.NextWorth.com), a leader in consumer electronics upgrades and trade-ins, announces its electronics trade-in service at stores now exceeds 250 locations. This expanded in-store service allows consumers to receive instant credit to purchase one of the new Apple iPods, which will be available at participating retail partner store locations by the weekend. Participating retailers include Target, the Army and Air Forces Exchange Services, J&R Music, Computer World, and Philadelphia University Bookstore, or online at NextWorth.com.

Upgrading to the new Apple iPods just became easier and more affordable at NextWorth’s participating retail partner stores. Consumers can simply bring their outdated iPod to a retail partner for appraisal, decide if they want to trade in the item and receive the credit that can be used instantly at the participating retailer. For example, consumers will receive up to $132 credit on a 32GB 3^rd generation Touch⁽¹⁾ which represents a 44 percent savings on the purchase of a new 32GB 4^th generation Touch, retailing for $299. Consumers can also trade-in cell phones, including the iPhone, and video games at the participating retailers.

The NextWorth trade-in service will be available at more than 850 retail locations nationwide by the end of October, and current participating retailers can be found on the store locator at http://www.nextworth.com, where new stores are being added daily.

About NextWorth

Headquartered in Lawrence, Massachusetts, NextWorth is a leader in consumer electronic upgrades and trade-ins with a mission of promoting reuse and recycling. NextWorth strives to keep consumer electronics out of the landfills and helps people responsibly upgrade their gadgets. NextWorth facilitates the sale and trade-in process for 10 different product categories including leading products such as iPads, iPods, iPhones both online and through select retailers. NextWorth strives to create hassle-free, high-value exchanges to ease the upgrade process for consumers. For more information on NextWorth and their services visit www.NextWorth.com.

[1] Prices for 3^rd generation iPod Touch are available at our participating retail partner program for products in good working condition. Trades are also accepted for more heavily worn and broken iPods as well. Prices are dynamically generated based on market conditions. Quoted buy price reflected as of 9/8/10 and are subject to change.

“iPod,” “iPad,” iPhone,” “Touch,” and “Nano,” and the Apple Logo are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. NextWorth is not in any way an authorized dealer, distributor, affiliate, or partner of Apple Computer Inc. All other brands mentioned and trademarks displayed herein are the property of their respective holders.